RF Hardware Intern: Space-Grade Microwave Design

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis, based in Northern California, is seeking a RF Hardware Intern for Summer 2027. You will design, simulate, implement, and test RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, and work with the team to integrate these systems into the spacecraft.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience on hardware and software that may head to space; many interns progress to full-time roles. This paid hourly internship lasts twelve weeks and is open to current four-year university students.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design.
• Deep knowledge of RF concepts (transmission lines, impedance matching, filters, active RF).
• Hands-on RF hardware design, build, test for microwave frequencies.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers).
• Experience with RF simulation tools (ADS or HFSS).
• Don't meet all criteria? apply anyway.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and measure RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies.
• Integrate RF systems into the spacecraft with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

RF design

RF measurement

RF simulation tools

Python

SDR concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Altium

Job description

Astranis, based in Northern California, is seeking a RF Hardware Intern for Summer 2027. You will design, simulate, implement, and test RF sub-systems at microwave frequencies, and work with the team to integrate these systems into the spacecraft.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience on hardware and software that may head to space; many interns progress to full-time roles. This paid hourly internship lasts twelve weeks and is open to current four-year university students.